I thought I hated peas as a child. This was because they always came out of a can before being boiled into submission, then served with nothing but a dollop of margarine. I was delighted to discover frozen peas might as well be a different vegetable and the addition of a few spices brings out wonderful richness.
The best thing about peas is they're *fast.* This recipe goes from freezer to table in five minutes.
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
Mix everything in a microwave safe bowl. You do not need any extra water. The minimal bit of ice clinging to the frozen peas is enough. Microwave for 3 - 4 minutes, depending on your microwave. Stir well so all spices and oil are distributed evenly, then serve.
Oh, and in the name of speed, use the pre-minced garlic you can find at any grocery store. There are times to peel and mince your garlic by hand. This is not one of them.
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